Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Tofu + Marmite = True Love

While in New Orleans last weekend, I stumbled onto this amazing tub of Cottage Tofu Salad at their gigantuan Whole Foods (theirs puts Memphis' Whole Foods to shame):

I always love, love, loved cottage cheese in my dairy-eatin' days, and I often try to recreate it with crumbled firm tofu, vegan mayo, and a pinch of sugar. But there was something really appealing about buying tofu cottage cheeze already prepared in a convenient little tub. I stashed a tub in our cooler and it made the 7-hour drive home to Memphis with me. Now, hold that thought.

When I arrived home and began unpacking, I opened my pantry door to see this adorable little guy waiting with open arms. Yep, my big ass jar of Champagne Marmite has a crush on me ... it's written all over his sophisticated European label. See ...

My buddy John P from Nashville (of The I-40 Kitchen blog fame) gifted me this huge jar of special edition champagne-flavored Marmite a few months ago. And what's my favorite thing to do with it? Spread it on whole wheat toast with faux cottage cheeze. Only this time, I didn't even have to make the cheeze myself:

Yep, this open-faced sandwich was pure bliss. I've been eating this meal everyday since I returned from my trip. But sadly, I finished that tub of cottage cheeze off at lunch. And our Memphis Whole Foods doesn't carry this stuff. Oh well ... guess I'm back to makin' it myself.

Last time I was at WFs-Memphis I asked about an item they don't have, and they said they'd do their best to get it! I loved cottage cheese, too, especially with corn and mashed potatoes. I'm gonna ask the dairy guy about it, I'd love to try it. Maybe they'll be able to add it to the cooler. Thanks for posting this, now at least I know vegan c-cheese exists!

A meeeeeelion years ago when I was working for Diet Center, we sold a Cottage Tofu salad. It was sooooo good! I've never seen it since (but I'm not eating soy so I haven't looked very hard). I may break down and try just a little! Good find!

Please tell me--HOW do you store your marmite?! I *just* got some recently for the first time ever for a recipe, used about a tsp, and now I have a whole jar and it doesn't say how to store it...in the fridge? In the cupboard? Where?!?